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Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour

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Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.

Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.

Highlights

  • Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George
  • Furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts purchased from all around the world
  • 35 rooms to explore with a galleried atrium and ballroom
  • Olveston is an authentic and original historic home depicting the life of a wealthy merchant family in the early part of the twentieth century.

The house and its contents were gifted to the City of Dunedin following the death of Mr Theomin’s daughter and the home was opened for the public to enjoy in 1966.

This fascinating guided tour of Olveston will depict for you the lives of an upper class family in the early twentieth century.

Come and see for yourself the grace and grandeur of Olveston - An iconic Dunedin building and unique heritage experience in New Zealand.

Adult $25.50
Child $14.50

What's included

  • Be led by trained tour guides who have answers to all your questions
  • The gardens and gift shop at Olveston are open to the public free of charge

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 42 Royal Terrace
  • Dunedin 9016

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Infants aged 0-5 free.

    Child price applies to ages 6-16.

Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Valerie Offner from Germany wrote on 27 November 2019

Fantastisch!

Es war klasse! Der Mann der uns herumgeführt hat war so sympathisch!

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Thank you Valerie, thank you for visiting Olveston. Jan

Katrin from Germany wrote on 03 March 2016

Ganz nett...

Die Führung war ganz ok, aber als verwöhnter Europäer was Kunst, Kultur, Antiquitäten betrifft wirklich nicht mehr. Es fanden zu viele Führungen parallel statt, so dass es oft recht laut wurde und das Ambiente gestört hat. Definitiv kein Muss für mich in Duedin.

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kerrier1 from New Zealand wrote on 28 March 2025

Snapshot in time

Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The house and contents are a wonderful snapshot in time and Dunedin is lucky to have this asset gifted to them.

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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour

Thank you, Kerrier1 for taking the time to review Olveston. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit.

Geoffrey Strang from Australia wrote on 22 March 2025

Olveston Guided Tour

Our tour guide (name unknown ) was very good and had a touch of humour - just right for a tour like this so I highly recommend this tour and it was inexpensive too so all up really good. Geoff Strang

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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour

Thank you, Geoffery for your five-star review. Thank you or your recommendation.

Lyn Voice from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2025

Olveston Historic Home

I would highly recommend to give this a visit. It is foremost the most wonderful and pure example of living in the last century especially given that it is a real and living family that have done so as a,gift to Dunedin. It was,easy to book and get too. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the house contents and family. Very welcoming and friendly as we're all the staff. Thank you so much

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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour

Thank you, Lyn, for your glowing review.

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